READY TO SKI IN NEW ZEALAND AT JUNE ?

WHEN TO SKI IN NEW ZEALAND ?

Wanna snowboarding along year ? Sure, you still can do Skiing and Snowboarding d in June until September. for that you must going to  the Pacific Ocean is a long narrow country where the lower part is frequently subject to a freezing polar blast directly from the Antarctic continent, call New Zealand.

June and July is the coldest month in the month of new zealand, and can offer good skiing powder. August is the peak month you where to go skiing, and depending on the weather, there are a variety of skiing in September and October, from spring ski conditions to winter powder.

NEW ZEALAND SKI SEASON 2015 DATES

The New Zealand ski season typically runs from early June until mid-October, depending on snow and weather conditions.  The 2014 season ran from 7th June until 12 October.  That was a 128 day season!

In 2015 the ski season is due to kick off with Coronet Peak and Mt Hutt scheduled to open on 13th June.  Check out the table below for all the planned opening and closing dates for the 2015 season.  Of course this information is subject to snow and weather conditions.

For further details on the ski areas click on the Ski Resort name in the table below.

Ski Resort	2015
Mt Hutt	13 June	4 Oct
Porters	19 June	4 Oct
Coronet Peak	13 June	4 Oct
The Remarkables	20 June	27 Sept
Cardrona	13 June(beginner facilities only) 20 June (full mountain)	11 Oct
Ohau	27th June	4th Oct
Roundhill	27 June	13 Sept
Treble Cone	25 June	27 Sept
Mt Dobson	3 July	4 Oct
Mt Cheeseman	27 June

To review historical New Zealand ski area opening and closing dates click here. 

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IT'S POSIBBLE : SURFING AND SNOWBOARDING IN DUBAI

SNOWBOARDING IN DUBAI

 GRILOSODES - SEASON PREMIERE: SURFING AND SNOWBOARDING IN DUBAI

Miracle always happen, the first thing that comes to your mind if you come to middle east, thre big no for snowboarding, But maybe it should be…


In the season premiere of "Grilosodes", Marko Grilc and Mikkel Bang head to Dubai to surf wave pools, skate empty bowls, and go indoor snowboarding. They are also joined by Australian snowboarder Jye Kearney.

SNOWBOARDING IN DUBAI MIDDLE EAST

Lord of the boards, Marko Grilc, stars in his own web series accompanied by talented filmer Mark Pirc. On his travels, Marko hits a few comps, a few kickers, and a lot of backcountry. Tune in to see one of the most innovative athletes take boarding to the next level.

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Taos Ski Valley Top ten 10 Skiing and Snowboarding

Snowboarding Zone - Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico:

Riders Guide - Taos Ski Valley is a very well equipped New Mexico resort with a total of 12 lifts, comprising of 2 Surface Lift, 5 Double Chairs, 1 Triple Chair and 4 Quad Chairs that take you up to 110 trails where you can ski and snowboard on their longest run of 30,360 feet that will turn your legs to jelly atop 310 inches of powder. Their trails are rated 24% for Beginners, 25% for Intermediates, and 51% for Advanced.

Parks and Pipes - The Out to Launch terrain park is located on Maxie's run under lift No. 7 and offers two big airs, a hip, a quarter-pipe and rails. The park is groomed nightly.

Out of Bounds - You want to see all of the fantastic New Mexico scenery you possibly can, so book a snowmobile tour or old fashioned sleigh ride with Adventure Tours. Roadrunner Tours will take you on a sleigh ride to a sheepherders' tent and cook your dinner over an open fire. If you want to rent your own snowmobile, contact Fast Eddie's, Sled Shed or BobCat Pass Adventures. The must do in the Taos area is the Red River Night Sky Adventure. It's a powerful telescopic universe tour that due to the altitude and the crystal clear winter skies, is absolutely spectacular.

Hangout & Hookup - Après ski is great at The Bavarian, The Martini Tree Bar, The Edelweiss Bar or Tim's Stray Dog Cantina. However, you're going to want to check out Taos's bars and clubs, and where to start drinking in Taos is likely going to be your most problematic choice. You can select from really great watering holes like Arroya Seco Tavern, El Taoseno Lounge, Lambert's Bar, Lucky Shoe, Herb's Lounge, Ogelvie's Taos Bar, Hideaway Lounge, The Inn at Snakedance, Momentitos de la Vida and The Anaconda Bar at El Monte Sagrado for some upscale drinking and dancing. Eske's Brew Pub has some decorations left over from the hippie era, but you can't beat it for a selection of really great live country and folk music, as well as its excellent local microbrews and pub fare. You have to order a mug of Eske's green chili beer. Just drink it, and you'll be thankful afterwards. Drink a margarita the size of a bathtub at OBL and see if you can walk out. You can check out the sounds at the Thunderbird Lodge or go two steppin' at the Sagebrush Lounge. but if you want to really visit the two premier music and dance locations in Taos you have to head to The Adobe Bar and The Alley.

The Deal - Fly into Albuquerque which is served by most major U.S. airlines, and you'll find yourself about a three hour drive from Taos Ski Valley. All of the major rental car agencies can be found at 'Querque airport. Faust's Transportation or Pride of Taos can get you to the resort but you will probably be better off by renting a car. If you're driving in, get to Santa Fe, then take New Mexico Hwys. 285, 84 and 68 to Taos.

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Killington Top ten 10 Snowboarding & Skiing Destination

Tucked beneath Vermont's second-highest peak, the Killington Basin is a natural place for a ski resort. The K-1 gondola carries skiers and riders to the highest lift-served skiing in the state (yes, even igher than on Stowe's Mt. Mansfield).

The basin receives, on average, 250 inches of snow each year. If the snow doesn't fall from the sky, Killington/Pico makes it fall from its guns. With one of the world's largest snowmaking systems, the resort literally blankets its seven mountains in white. The resort is also huge, by Eastern standards, and truly has terrain for all abilities, including some super bumps, nice glades, old-time narrow trails and plenty of blue squares for easing down the mountain.

Although Killington has consistent snow most of the winter, spring is probably the best time to ski or ride here. Crowds gather on the deck of the Bear Mountain Lodge, hooting and hollering as up-and-coming bump skiers rip it up—or flail—on the legendary Outer Limits trail, the longest, steepest mogul slope in the East. The smell of burgers on the grill wafts into the air, beer is plentiful (for age 21 or older), and everyone is having a good time. It's like a giant frat party on the slopes.

Killington, though, is not all things to all people. Weekend warriors flock to the slopes, and the chaos is sometimes dangerous. Snowshed (the beginner area) is dubbed "Bloodshed" by some locals. Furthermore, navigating the morass of terrain has made more than one skier or rider wish they had their own GPS system. Experts often find themselves zooming down beginner runs because they have missed their black-diamond choice. Worse still, beginners find themselves stranded on black-diamond runs in an attempt to reach their cars at day's end. To add to the confusion, Killington has five base areas (six, if you count Pico's). Killington provides shuttle service at day's end for those who have taken a wrong turn and ended up at a base different from where they parked in the morning. Be sure to read the signs at each trail junction.

Only about 1,500 feet of Killington's 3,050-foot vertical drop is working vertical, and only three trails, mostly beginner, meander the last 1,500 feet down to the true base on Rte. 4. People looking to avoid the crowds at the other Killington base areas often park here, take the Skyeship gondola to the mountain(s) proper, then take the long, slow run back at day's end.

To avoid confusion or ending up on those flat runouts when you'd rather be bashing serious bumps, we recommend one of the free Meet the Mountain tours, which leave from the Snowshed Base Lodge at 12:45 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Guides will show newcomers how best to take advantage of Killington's trails without getting lost or stuck in the thickest crowds.

Or you can ski Pico, a physically separate mountain from Killington's other six. Even though it's 10 minutes away by car, Pico is still worth visiting. Considered by many locals as a feather in the Mother Ship's cap, Pico has 2,000 feet of vertical, 48 trails and some very interesting (and often uncrowded) terrain. But starting in 2007/08, Pico is only open Thursdays through Mondays.

Killington/Pico will operate the same number of lifts midweek this year as last, with the exception of Tuesdays and Wednesdays non-holiday, when Skyeship Stage 1 and the lifts at Pico will be idle. K1 Lodge and Bear Mountain Lodge will be open daily, with partial services Monday through Thursday non-holiday, through the regular season. Partial services include parking, bathrooms, kiosk-vended lift tickets, first aid, coffee/bakery and Waffle Cabin. Snowshed Lodge will become our main base lodge Monday through Thursday non-holiday, from December 16 to March 28.

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Brian Head Top ten 10 Skiing and Snowboarding Destination

Brian Head Resort is the premier alpine destination in the southwestern United States. Honored as a "Top Family Getaway for Family Travelers" by the Family Travel Forum, Brian Head is a full-service resort conveniently located in southern Utah - only three hours from Las Vegas!

Brian Head is Utah's highest-elevation resort, receiving over 400 annual inches of light, Utah powder. The resort has 50+ runs for all ability levels, including an entire mountain dedicated to beginners and children. It features four terrain parks for varying ability levels, with more than 30 snow features, rails, fun boxes, and a half pipe (open when conditions permit). The Resort's lift-served Snow Tubing Park is the best in the region, with six lanes to choose from. It's like a giant frozen water slide! The Resort is located off Interstate I-15, adjacent to Utah's famous national parks. Its location has helped foster a uniquely laid-back, uncrowded atmosphere, which is seldom found at winter resorts anymore.

Brian Head Resort's renowned Kids Camp offers affordable, all-inclusive packages for children ages 3-12, and a state-licensed day care facility for age 6 weeks and up. The Winter Sports School has taught tens of thousands of guests to ski and snowboard. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, additional area activities include sleigh rides, spa treatments, snow tubing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and lounges with adult beverages. There is a wide variety of lodging options available in the area for every budget, and plenty of dining options to choose from in the area. Affordable - uncrowded - fun; come and find out what Resort guests have known for years - Brian Head Resort is one of the best kept skiing and snowboarding secrets around!

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